The MS society has started a campaign to raise awareness for MS and titled it “Connections”. MS kills the connection between the affected person’s brain and the rest of their body. They are fighting back by making more connections to raise understanding about this disease thru knowledge, fundraising and awareness on this disease. The MS society has asked us to write a little something for their booth that shows how we have found “Connections” because of MS. They want people to write something whether they are affected by MS or have a friend or family member and show how they have made “Connections” because of this disease.
My connection came when my friends and family participated in MS Walk Twin Cities 2012. I started our walk team “Susie’s Stars” in February 2011 and scrambled a team together and tried to raise as much money as possible. Our team had 18 people that participated and we raised $1,296.50 for the MS Society. Here is our team photo from 2011.
Being more prepared we started organizing earlier for the walk in 2012. I was able to connect with my community thru local newspapers as well as a segment featuring me and my team on WCCO Saturday morning news. More friends and family were committed to helping me make this year better than last. Our team grew to 64 walkers and we raised $5,587.50 for the MS Society. Here is our team photo from 2012.
I can’t wait to make even more connections for MS Walk 2013!
If you want to send in your “Connections” story you can e-mail it to jenna.washnieski@nmss.org
She wants these short so just a few sentences.
